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excitedly

Excitedly (adv) means In a way that shows eagerness or enthusiasm. Example: “She excitedly opened the envelope containing her exam results.”

adv
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In a way that shows eagerness or enthusiasm.
"She excitedly opened the envelope containing her exam results."

How to use excitedly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something with visible eagerness or enthusiasm.

Word forms

more excitedly comparative, most excitedly superlative

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What does “excitedly” mean?

The word “excitedly” means in a way that shows eagerness or enthusiasm. In plain terms, doing something with visible eagerness or enthusiasm.

How do you use “excitedly” in a sentence?

Here is “excitedly” used in a sentence: “She excitedly opened the envelope containing her exam results.”

What part of speech is “excitedly”?

“Excitedly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of excitedly?

"excitedly" (adv) means in a way that shows eagerness or enthusiasm.

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